Comments on: Through Black Spruce

By: Care

Care — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:40:18 +0000

I don’t know if I read this when you wrote it or not but our reviews are so similar. Ever! i don’t have a B&N close enough to me.
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By: Dawn - She is Too Fond of Books

Dawn - She is Too Fond of Books — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:15:24 +0000

"that Mother Nature was one angry slut" got my attention. Sometimes the beauty of the language makes up for a less than stellar story because the words stay with you and take on a life of their own.

Sounds like a lucky find (I prefer the B&N near here to the Borders as well … I think it depends on the store itself, they're not the same across the chains)

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 23 May 2009 23:28:55 +0000

My mother in law is the hugest supporter of Canadian authors. She read this the day it was released and has been trying to convince me ever since to read it asap. Basically her opinion – the story’s okay, but the beauty of the words is what makes it amazing.

I said I’d read it eventually, but she still reminds me everytime I see her

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:22:18 +0000

I really like the language. Hooray for random finds that turn out to be great!

By: bermudaonion

bermudaonion — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:16:07 +0000

I’m glad you mentioned that it’s slow – sometimes I’m in the mood for a slow read like that.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:37:00 +0000

Thanks for the review and the quotes. This sounds like a must read for me. Wow.

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:25:40 +0000

I think I’d like this, and I love that you just happened upon it at the bookstore. Seems so rare these days to find a book that way!

By: lilly

lilly — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:50:10 +0000

The quoted passages are enough to convince me that I would love to read the book in its entirety. Also, the fact that the use of language and not the action itself is the main attribute of this novel difintely makes me want to read it.

By: Jo-Jo

Jo-Jo — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:31:33 +0000

Thanks for the review…seems that this one was a pleasant surprise for you, those are always fun!

By: Michele at Reader's Respite

Michele at Reader's Respite — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:52:34 +0000

Oh gosh, I fell in love with the passages you quoted here!! I’m going to have to read this one!